Switch Hit Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Lively debate and discussion about the game on and off the field with a focus on English cricket. Featuring former England batsman Mark Butcher alongside ESPNcricinfo's writers and reporters.
Former West Indies star talks to Valkerie Baynes and Firdose Moonda about the international vs franchise battle and says she has much more to give.
England drew the series, Stuart Broad retired and the Bazball Ashes are done. Alan, Gnasher and Vish sat down to discuss it all
Alan Gardner is joined by Andrew McGlashan and Vithushan Ehantharajah to discuss Australia retaining the urn at a soggy Old Trafford.
Valkerie Baynes and Firdose Moonda look at the series quirks which mean England won more but saw the trophy retained by a now-beatable Australia.
Alan, Miller and Vish discuss the slightly less intense build-up to Old Trafford and England's chances of squaring the series
Firdose Moonda and Valkerie Baynes look ahead to the decisive ODI leg of the Women's Ashes and discuss who's been in form so far
Alan Gardner, Andrew McGlashan and Vithushan Ehantharajah get together to discuss England's victory at Headingley to keep the Ashes alive
Alan Gardner is joined by Vish Ehantharajah and Matt Roller to discuss Australia's victory in an eventful second Test at Lord's
Valkerie Baynes and Firdose Moonda catch up with the Australia all-rounder ahead of the white-ball phase of the Women's Ashes
Valkerie Baynes and Firdose Moonda discuss Australia’s victory in the Women’s Ashes Test at Trent Bridge
Alan Gardner is joined by Andrew Miller and Matt Roller to preview the second men's Ashes Test
England made the running but Australia are 1-0 up in the Ashes. Alan, Gnasher and Vish sit down to dissect the first Test.
Valkerie Baynes and Firdose Moonda hear from the England allrounder ahead of the Women's Test at Trent Bridge
Valkerie Baynes and Firdose Moonda discuss the newcomers and some old hands as the build-up to Trent Bridge intensifies
It’s (almost) time to burn, as Andrew McGlashan and Matt Roller join Alan Gardner ahead of the first Test at Edgbaston
Valkerie and Firdose hear from the SA allrounder who’s been tearing it up in English domestic cricket and look ahead to the Ashes.
Alan Gardner is joined by Andrew Miller, Vish Ehantharajah and Andrew McGlashan to discuss Jack Leach's injury and what it means for the Ashes
Alan Gardner is joined by Andrew Miller and Vithushan Ehantharajah to preview England's first Test series in Pakistan since 2005.
In a special edition of the podcast, Osman Samiuddin speaks to Azeem Rafiq about his experiences confronting racism in English cricket.
Alan, Miller and Matt break down England’s T20 World Cup campaign so far and look at who might make the semi-finals.
Alan Gardner is joined by Andrew Miller and Vithushan Ehantharajah to look back on poignant and memorable scenes at The Oval
Alan, Matt and Vish check in on the Hundred after the end of the competition's second season.
Alan, Miller and Vish discuss Ben Stokes' star turn after England level the Test series at Old Trafford,
Alan is joined by Miller and Matt to discuss the Lord's Test and catch up on the Hundred.
The Switch team catch up on the start of the Hundred and England's upcoming Test series against South Africa
Matt, Vish and Miller react to Ben Stokes' shock ODI retirement and reflect on England's white-ball series against India.
Alan is joined by Miller and Vish to reflect on another record-breaking performance by England’s rejuvenated Test team.
Alan Gardner, Andrew Miller and Osman Samiuddin reflect of England’s 3-0 win over New Zealand and the retirement of Eoin Morgan
Alan Gardner and Andrew Miller are joined by Vithushan Ehantharajah to try and work out what just happened at Trent Bridge.
The Switch team dissect an eventful start to the Test summer as Ben Stokes' first Test as captain ended in victory.
The Switch Hit team are back to discuss England's latest appointments and preview the Test series against New Zealand
The Switch team discuss Rob Key's appointment as managing director and potential successors to Joe Root
Alan is joined by Miller and Alexis to dissect yet another England defeat in the Caribbean
Alan Gardner, Andrew Miller and Matt Roller look back at England's draw against West Indies in the 2nd Test and ask whether Grenada can provide more of a kick on the spice island.
Alan Gardner is joined by Andrew Miller and Alexis Nunes to analyse the drawn first Test in Antigua
Alexis Nunes joins the pod to discuss whether England or West Indies have more to be pessimistic about ahead of their Test series.
The Switch team gather to discuss all the latest Ashes fallout, including England's dropping of James Anderson and Stuart Broad.
The Switch team attempt to draw conclusions from England's disastrous time down under after the Ashes were lost 4-0
Alan, Miller and Alex analyse the end of England's losing run, with help from Ian Bell and Ryan Harris.
The Switch team discuss England’s latest Ashes humiliation, while Ian Bell and Ryan Harris weigh in on the series from Australia.
Alan is joined by Miller and Gnasher, while Ian Bell and Ryan Harris help dissect another Ashes thrashing.
Ian Bell and Ryan Harris feature on this week's pod as the team dissect another England Ashes nightmare.
Alan Gardner is joined by Andrews Miller and McGlashan to preview the forthcoming clash down under.
Alan, Miller and George dissect Ian Watmore's ECB departure and draw a line under the English summer
Alan Gardner talks to George Dobell and Nagraj Gollapudi about the cancellation - or was that forfeiture? - of the Old Trafford Test
Alan, Miller and George discuss the state of the Test series and England's chances of drawing level at Old Trafford.
Alan Gardner is joined by Matt Roller and Paul Muchmore to reflect on the first edition of the Hundred
The Switch team sift through the wreckage of Lord's after India took a 1-0 lead in the Test series
Alan, Miller and George look back at the Trent Bridge Test and try to solve some of England's (many) issues.
Alan, Miller and Matt give 100-ball first impressions and try to get their heads around the upcoming India Test series.
Alan, Miller and Matt get together to talk about England vs Pakistan... and the other major cricketing event taking place this week.
Alan, Miller and Matt discuss news of Covid positives in the England camp and an entirely new squad to face Pakistan
Alan is joined by Andrew Miller and Matt Roller to discuss England's Sri Lanka series, the WTC final and more
England were schooled by New Zealand for the second week running - but is at all as bad as 1999? The pod team get stuck in
Alan is joined by Miller and George to discuss the Ollie Robinson fallout and England's escape at Lord’s.
Alan, Miller and George discuss the names in England's Test squad and options for Lord's.
Gloucestershire's James Bracey and PCA Director of Member Services Ian Thomas join Alan Gardner to discuss their own experiences with mental health in cricket.
Alan Gardner is joined by Andrew Miller and George Dobell to discuss Ed Smith's departure as England selector and ask whether Chris Silverwood could spring some surprises with his next selection.
Alan is joined by Miller and Valkerie to wrap England's India tour and look ahead to the summer and T20 World Cup.
Alan, George and Karthik pick through England's Test series defeat and look forward to the T20Is.
Alan, George and Karthik discuss spinning pitches and the state of the series after two Tests between England and India in Chennai.
Alan, George and Fidel break down England's win in Galle and chat to one-man Barmy Army Rob Lewis.
Alan is joined by George Dobell and Fidel Fernando to preview England's Test chances in Sri Lanka.
Ahead of England's trip to Sri Lanka, Alan is joined by Andrew Miller and Fidel Fernando to reflect on a Covid-hit year.
Bubble Trouble Alan, Miller and Firdose talk Covid testing, biosecurity protocols and England's T20I series sweep in South Africa.
Firdose Moonda and George Dobell join Alan Gardner to discuss England in South Africa and the hosts' decision not to take a knee
Alan, Miller and George talk England's winter schedule and catch up on what's happening at the IPL.
Alan, Miller and Matt get together to discuss Blast Finals Day and a Windies whitewash for England Women.
Alan, Miller and Gnasher get together to review Australia's tour and the last outing of the summer for England men.
Alan and Miller are joined by Andrew McGlashan down the line from Sydney to preview the Australia white-ball series.
The Switch team sit down to discuss James Anderson’s 600 landmark and preview the T20Is with Pakistan
Alan is joined by George Dobell and Osman Samiuddin to squeeze some sense out of the soggy second Test in Southampton
Alan, Butch and Osman try to work out just what happened in the first Test between England and Pakistan
Alan Gardner is joined by George Dobell and Mark Butcher to talk Stuart Broad’s landmark achievement and preview the Ireland ODIs
Alan, Miller and Butch convene to preview the first international cricket since March as England take on West Indies behind closed doors
Alan, George and Nagraj discuss plans for England v West Indies and the return of international cricket
Former West Indies captain Daren Sammy joins Nagraj Gollapudi to discuss alleged racism during his time at Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Alan, Miller and Butch relive the hope of 1997 and the pain of 1998-99 in part two of our Ashes special
In the first of another two-part special, Alan is joined by Miller and Butch to pore over England's feeble efforts to regain the urn
Alan is joined by George and Matt to discuss England's planned schedule and the Alex Hales selection dilemma.
Marcus Trescothick and Chris Paget join Alan Gardner to discuss their own experiences with mental health in cricket.
Alan is joined by George Dobell and Mark Butcher to discuss the latest in English cricket's attempts to deal with coronavirus.
In part two of our West Indies special, Andrew Miller and Mark Butcher look back on the incident-packed series of 1995 and 1997-98.
In part one of a special edition, Andrew Miller and Mark Butcher reflect on England's enthralling 1990s rivalry with West Indies.
The England captain joins Alan Gardner and Valkerie Baynes to talk life on lock down and future challenges.
Simon Harmer talks about his successful 2019, the future of Kolpak status and a possible South Africa return in this special edition of the pod.
Alan, Miller and Butch discuss the latest lock-down developments and reflect on England's memorable Sri Lanka rivalry.
Alan and Butch are joined by special guest Tymal Mills to discuss cricket's shutdown, and how players are staying in and staying sane - plus, a quiz!
After a week of cancellations, the Switch Hit team discuss coronavirus' impact on cricket, and attempt to keep spirits high.
Alan is joined by Miller and Valkerie to discuss England's women at the T20 World Cup and the men touching down in Sri Lanka.
The Switch Hit team discuss England's T20I series win in South Africa and World Cup planning.
Alan is joined by Miller and George to discuss England's potential Test squad for Sri Lanka and the white-ball leg in South Africa.
Alan is joined in the studio by Miller and Matt, with Butch on the phone to discuss England's success in South Africa.
Matt Roller is joined by Mark Butcher and George Dobell as they review England's hopeful spell in the South Africa Tests.
Alan is joined by Miller and Matt in the studio and Butch on the phone from Cape Town to discuss Ben Stokes' latest heroics.
Alan is joined by Mark Butcher and George Dobell for a festive look at England's Test fortunes.
Mark Butcher, Andrew Miller and Alan Gardner reflect on cricket's sad loss, and look back on England's tour of New Zealand
Butch and Matt join Alan in the Switch Hit studio to discuss England's fortunes in New Zealand
The Switch Hit team take a look at new(ish) England and their chances in the upcoming series against New Zealand
The Switch Hit team sit down to discuss England's T20I success in New Zealand and look ahead to the Tests.
Alan is joined by Mark Butcher and Andrew Miller to discuss England's ongoing T20I series in New Zealand
Alan is joined in the studio by Mark Butcher, George Dobell and Andrew Miller to preview England's T20I series in New Zealand.
Alan is joined in the studio by Mark Butcher, Tim Wigmore and Matt Roller to discuss the Hundred draft and England's New Zealand tour.
Daniel Norcross and Matt Roller are joined by CricViz's Ben Jones to discuss a crazy Blast Finals Day which saw Essex take home a maiden title
Matt Roller and Dan Norcross look ahead to the biggest day of the English T20 calendar, and wonder if Moeen Ali can inspire Worcs to another title
Alan is joined in the studio by Miller and Butch to go over the final Ashes Test and a summer of memorable encounters.
Mark Butcher and Andrew Miller join Alan Gardner to discuss the end of England's 2019 Ashes hopes
Dan Norcross and Matt Roller wonder if Kent's early exit is the biggest choke in T20 history and say an emotional goodbye to the Kia Super League
Alan Gardner is joined by Mark Butcher and George Dobell to discuss the miracle of Headingley.
Daniel Norcross and Matt Roller wonder if England's Headingley win would have been possible without T20's influence, as the KSL and the Blast approach crunch time
The Switch Hit team discuss Steve Smith's concussion, Jofra Archer's performance in the second Ashes Test and look ahead to the third Test at Headingley in Leeds.
Dan Norcross and Matt Roller recap all the Blast action you may have missed as the race for the quarters heats up.
Alan Gardner is joined by Osman Samiuddin, Mark Butcher and Dan Brettig on the phone to discuss the 1st Test of the Ashes.
Alan Gardner and Matt Roller wax lyrical about Lancashire's all-round talents, and Dan Norcross and Henry Moeran preview the new Kia Super League season
Dan Norcross and Matt Roller reflect on another riveting week of action in the Blast, as crowds continue to flock in after the World Cup
Alan and Butch are joined by Switch Hit debutant Matt Roller to discuss the build-up to The Ashes.
Daniel Norcross and Matt Roller run the rule over the early runners in the T20 Blast, plus Harry Gurney joins the pod
Mark Butcher, Alan Gardner and Andrew Miller look ahead to England's return to Test cricket, with Ireland and The Ashes on the horizon.
Daniel Norcross and Matt Roller return to discuss all things T20 Blast ahead of the start of the tournament. Plus, former Middlesex coach Daniel Vettori joins the pod.
The Switch Hit team sit down to discuss an extraordinary World Cup final and why it was the Lord's slope what won it.
Alan Gardiner, Andrew Miller and Osman Samiuddin get together to try and find ways how Eoin Morgan's men cannot lift the World Cup trophy at Lord's on July 14th.
The Switch Hit team sit down to look back at another week of outlandish batting from England
The Switch Hit team sit down to discuss Alex Hales' World Cup KO, England's injury problems and the visit of Pakistan
The Switch Hit team discuss the upcoming England World Cup squad announcement, The Ashes and the start of the County Championship season.
The Switch Hit team discuss England's emphatic T20I series win and increasing competition for World Cup places
The Switch Hit team discuss World Cup selection issues and the ups and downs of England's 2-2 draw with West Indies.
The Switch Hit team hands out a new cap before sitting down to discuss the third Test in the Caribbean and England's white-ball focus
The Switch Hit team discuss Englandâ'a„¢s Groundhog Day batting and another magnificent West Indies performance.
England's excess of options gets them in an all-round mess as Jason Holder produces the gold for West Indies
The Switch Hit team preview this week's first Test, and look back on England's only victory in the Caribbean since 1968.
Alan Gardner, Mark Butcher and Andrew Miller argue whether total cricket is the future for England, discuss Sam Curran's IPL adventure & review 2018.
Andrew Miller and Mark Butcher join Alan Gardner to look back on England's historic whitewash over Sri Lanka and reflect on the Women's World T20 final.
The Switch Hit team get together to discuss England's success in Sri Lanka and the business end of the Women's World T20.
Join the Switch Hit team as they discuss England's monsoony dodging tour and Australia's cultural review.
Andrew McGlashan is joined by Mark Butcher and Andrew Miller to look back on the end of the English season and ahead to the tour of Sri Lanka.
The Switch Hit team are joined by a former opening partner to Alastair Cook in Nick Compton, as they say goodbye to an England great.
Andrew McGlashan, Mark Butcher and Sambit Bal share their thoughts on India's Test win at Trent Bridge and is Alastair Cook's time up as England's opening batsman?
Andrew McGlashan is joined by Andrew Miller and Mark Butcher as they share their thoughts on another potential Test defeat for India and some of James Anderson's second Test heroics.
Mark Butcher and Andrew Miller join Alan Gardner to talk Adil Rashid'€™s controversial call-up and look ahead to the England-India Test series.
Gnasher, Miller and Butch discuss Buttler's importance to this England team, whether Stokes can just walk back in to the ODI side and if 2 balls are better than 1.
After Scotland beat England, Andrew McGlashan is joined by the 'dream team' of Mark Butcher and George Dobell, as a new sledge-less Australia arrive for a 5-match ODI series.
The team look ahead to the England vs. Pakistan Test series as Jos Buttler makes his return. Can he help Jonny Bairstow thrive at number five?